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Hermetical: meaning, definitions and examples

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hermetical

 

[ hɜːrˈmɛtɪkəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

sealing, isolation

Hermetical refers to something that is completely sealed, airtight, or impervious to external influences. It is often used in the context of containers or environments that prevent the entry of air or contaminants. The term can also relate to practices that ensure absolute privacy or protection from outside interference. In a broader sense, it may describe anything that is esoteric or obscure, as if sealed off from general understanding.

Synonyms

airtight, insular, opaque, sealed

Examples of usage

  • The jar was hermetical, preventing any air from entering.
  • They used a hermetical seal to preserve the contents.
  • His thoughts were hermetical, hidden from everyone.
  • The laboratory maintained a hermetical environment to ensure accuracy.

Translations

Translations of the word "hermetical" in other languages:

🇵🇹 hermético

🇮🇳 गुप्त

🇩🇪 hermetisch

🇮🇩 hermetis

🇺🇦 герметичний

🇵🇱 hermetyczny

🇯🇵 密閉の

🇫🇷 hermétique

🇪🇸 hermético

🇹🇷 hermetik

🇰🇷 밀폐된

🇸🇦 هرمتيكي

🇨🇿 hermetický

🇸🇰 hermetický

🇨🇳 密封的

🇸🇮 hermetičen

🇮🇸 hermétískur

🇰🇿 герметикалық

🇬🇪 ჰერმეტული

🇦🇿 hermetik

🇲🇽 hermético

Etymology

The term 'hermetical' derives from the name of Hermes Trismegistus, a legendary Hellenistic figure that is a syncretic combination of the Greek god Hermes and the Egyptian god Thoth. He is often associated with wisdom, writing, and alchemy. The concept of 'hermetic' originally pertained to alchemical practices, which emphasized the importance of secrecy and the necessity of creating an isolated environment to conduct chemical processes without outside interference. The term has evolved to signify any kind of airtight or sealed situation and is frequently used in both scientific and metaphorical contexts. In literature, hermetic writing refers to esoteric texts that are difficult for the uninitiated to understand. This connotation of obscurity and incomprehensibility further enriches the term, making it an important word in both everyday and specialized language.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,574, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.